hx allies

suzanne massel

executive & career coach, attorney

What do you do?

I partner with attorneys and leaders through executive and career coaching to elevate their leadership, navigate transitions, and align their work with who they are, what matters most to them, and where they want to go.

How and why is elevating human flourishing important to you?

Human flourishing matters to me because who we are at our core—our values, strengths, and sense of purpose—shapes everything else: how we show up in relationships, what we contribute at work, and the impact we have in our communities.

Throughout my career—from litigation partner to general counsel to business leader, and now as a coach—I've experienced the full spectrum of leadership, from truly excellent to clearly ineffective. What I've learned is that cultivating the conditions for people to do their best work isn't just the humane choice; it's also smart business. When people are aligned with work that fits their strengths and supported in environments where they can grow, everyone benefits—employees, teams, and organizations.

I'm committed to creating that space for others by helping attorneys and professionals grow into their strengths and align their work with what matters most. When people thrive, the impact ripples outward—to teams, organizations, and communities—and that ripple effect is what gives this work its meaning for me. 

What do you do to support growth for individuals personally, at work, at home and in relationships?

I support growth by helping people strengthen foundational skills that show up in every area of life: self-awareness, communication, leadership, judgment, and empathy. Coaching provides the structure for reflection and clarity - especially during moments of uncertainty or transition - so clients can articulate what they want, develop their professional capabilities, communicate with intention, and make decisions aligned with their values. 

This growth shows up in stronger leadership, healthier boundaries, more authentic relationships, and greater confidence across work, home, and community. As clients show up more fully, the benefits extend outward. 

How could a community like the HX Collective support or amplify the great you are already doing?

I love what the HX Collective is doing because it elevates what is becoming more essential in an increasingly divided and automated world: human connection, emotional intelligence, and the conditions for genuine flourishing. My work spans HX's three lenses—helping clients develop self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills that transform how they show up at work, in relationships, and within themselves. I see how essential these elements are to both leadership effectiveness and personal fulfillment.

The HX Collective could amplify my work by connecting me with practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share this commitment to human flourishing. Through the community's conversations, collaborative opportunities, and shared resources, I would deepen my thinking, expand my reach, and continue learning from others approaching this work through different lenses. I'm excited to contribute my perspective at the intersection of law, business leadership, and coaching and to be part of a community actively working to put humanity back at the center of work and life.